Wednesday, January 22, 2014

I've noticed for the past few months that whenever I have Dang Gui Chicken (当归鸡), I would always have a pimple or two pop up on my forehead the very next day! For the uninitiated, Dang Gui, also known as Angelica or the Female Ginseng, is purportedly good for ladies (to regulate menstruation, improve blood circulation, and to replace the blood loss during your period). It is also incredibly heaty (if you subscribe to that school of thought) so one must consume a lot of water after eating it. It is usually steamed together with chicken thighs and goji berries (and sometimes rice wine) to make a nourishing and delicious dish.

My mother in law, bless her heart, has been cooking this dish rather often for me nowadays! While I super appreciate her efforts and LOVE the taste, I'm not too sure if I enjoy the pimples that come along with this dish! Lol!

Monday, January 20, 2014

At a Glance:Price: RM220 (approx. US$66.67)Weight: 50ml / 1.7 Fl. Oz.Made in: USALikes: Brightens complexion really well!Gripes: Not moisturizing enough for my combi-dry skin, thick / hard to spread texture.You would like it if: You already have amazing skin, and are looking for a good brightening cream.Repurchase: Most likely notAvailability: All Estee Launder counters.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

As mentioned in my 2014 Resolutions post, one of the things that I wish to achieve this year is to go to somewhere totally new! :) It's been coming to 6 years since the husband and I has explored a new country together, so now is the time to remedy that now!

The husband and I are in the midst of planning our next vacation... so we need some input and ideas! Sadly, Europe and the US are out of our budgets for now, so we're looking at travelling within Asia! We're practically deliberating over Indonesia, Philippines or Cambodia for now, so if you have any traveled to any of these three countries (or even others within Asia), please do share in the comments below!! :D

So over to you! Where have you travelled in the past year? And also, where would you recommend travelling to Asia? :D

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

It's a brand new year! :D And what better time than now than to set some new goals and resolution to be achieved in the new year! :D

Personally for me, my resolutions for 2014 are simple:

1. Travel to a new place! It's been awhile since I last travelled to some place totally unfamiliar and just soak in the local culture and atmosphere, it's time to remedy that now! Now for the tough part of deciding where to go... :)
2. Eat and live healthier. I need to cut out as much processed food as possible and start exercising more... my metabolic rate aint what it used to be anymore (not that it was any great before, but hey, i'll take "not any great" over "non-existent" anyday)! :D
3. Save X amount of money. Gonna be tough with the price hikes and all, but I'm determined to see this through! :)
4. Be more disciplined - No working or Facebooking in bed, bathe before 8pm and no buying means NO BUYING! :D
5. Improve my stamina and swimming techniques - I want to be able to swim in strong currents! Lol! :P

Over to you! What are your resolutions for 2014? Do you even believe in setting resolutions for yourself? :D

Monday, January 6, 2014

At a Glance:Price: RM30 (approx. US$3.031)Weight: 0.28g / 0.01Oz.Made in: USALikes: Rich color, stays on well if set with powder, affordable, easily availableGripes: Makes my eyes feel rather uncomfortable when wearing, harder than usual formula, flakes, smudges in hot weatherYou would like it if: You would like a cheap auto eyeliner that works! :)Repurchase: NoProduct Description:

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Call me Jenn! :D

Currently based in Penang, Malaysia. Someone who's highly irritable, obsessive compulsive and a talented worrywart. Adores her wonderful boyfriend husband to bits. Buy too much makeup for her own good. Hopes to travel the world someday. Loves collecting stuff in sets (a rather scary compulsion of hers), taking photographs, and enjoying a gooood meal. Hardcore McDonalds supporter. Dislikes paying retail for stuff. Loves scuba diving. Recently acquired a taste for spicy Tom Yum Noodles. VERY forgetful. Still looking for the perfect leather handbag. Tries to be a better person.

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